1991 Johnson/Evinrude Models "EI" 40 thru 55 Service Manual, Page 235Get this manual
Remove GateLinkage Models
1141 Remove cotter pinwasherand bushing retaining the linkage to the reverse gate2Remove screw
CD retaining
linkage to the jet housing
3Remove two screws Q) retaining the gate shaftsr;&1 4Push out of gate, and note position of holes in shafts for the retaining screwsr:J7l 5Remove the gate and wave washer the bushings from the reverse gate